agroforestry

noun

ag·​ro·​for·​est·​ry ˌa-grō-ˈfȯr-ə-strē How to pronounce agroforestry (audio)
-ˈfär-
: land management involving the growing of trees in association with food crops or pastures
agroforester noun

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Farmers who embraced agroforestry and income diversification through multicropping not only saw higher yields but were also better protected against climate shocks like droughts. Judith Magyar, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Storing more carbon in the soil would require incorporating techniques like planting cover crops, using biochar (charcoal made from organic waste), or practicing agroforestry (planting trees alongside crops or pastures) that can help turn agricultural lands into a carbon sinks. Simi Thambi​, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 Today, the complex is the headquarters of Here Be Dragons (HBD), the conservation, agroforestry and hospitality arms of a company altruistically dedicated to preserving everything that makes Príncipe special: the natural world. Catherine Fairweather, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2024 Actively participating in the development of agroforestry regenerative cotton, especially on Italian soil, is an important step and will also have a real impact on local communities. Town & Country, 6 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for agroforestry 

Word History

Etymology

agro- + forestry

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of agroforestry was in 1934

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“Agroforestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agroforestry. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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